Scotiabank Scene+: New Offers

Credit Cards Scotiabank: Welcome Offers for Scene+ Cards

To the point Here are the new welcome offers for Scotiabank Scene+ credit cards.

Scotiabank has launched new welcome offers for its Scene+ credit cards:

Up to 100,000 points with the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card
Up to 50,000 points with the Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Up to 60,000 points with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + Card
Up to 40,000 points with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card
Up to 5,000 points with the Scotiabank^® Scene+™ Visa* Card
Up to 10,000 points with Scotiabank American Express^® Card

Here are the details of these card offers.

Scotiabank^®* Platinum American Express^® Card

For a limited time, by signing up for the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card, you can earn up to 100,000 Scene+ points, worth up to $3,000 in value over the first 14 months (including about $1,000 in travel rewards from the bonus points).

With the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card, you earn 2 points per dollar spent on all purchases. These points can be used against any travel purchase (plane tickets, hotels, all-inclusives, and even Airbnb), and you can also use them for other rewards in the Scene+ program, like cash back.

Plus, with this card, you pay no foreign transaction fees, and you get 10 free accesses to VIP airport lounges (Priority Pass).

And you benefit from excellent insurance for your trips and purchases, premium concierge service, and exclusive American Express Invitations offers.

Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Card

With this welcome offer for the Scotiabank Visa Infinite ^+* Passport^MC Card, you get up to 60,000 Scene+ points as a welcome bonus (a value of $600):

40,000 points after $2,000 in purchases within the first three months
10,000 points after $10,000 in purchases within the first six months
10,000 points after $40,000 in purchases in the first year

Then, each year, if you make at least $40,000 in purchases on the card, you’ll earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 points, which represents a $100 value.

With the Scotiabank Visa Infinite +* Passport^MD Card, you earn 3 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà par IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! grocery stores. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.

You also earn 2 points per dollar spent, including on foreign purchases, in the following categories:

Grocery shopping
Restaurants
Entertainment centers
Transit

The Scotiabank Visa Infinite +* Passport^MD Card is an excellent Visa credit card for these types of purchases.

These points can be used for any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusive packages, and even Airbnb). You can also redeem your points as cash back with Scene+, for example, at your grocery store checkout at the same rate of 1,000 points = $10.

The Scotiabank Visa Infinite +* Passport^MD Card also offers:

No fees for foreign currency transactions
Get value of up to 10¢/L on your fuel purchases at Shell
6 access to VIP airport lounges
Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
Concierge service
Travel with confidence with 10 GB of free GigSky global mobile data for 15 days, plus access to GigSky Travel Essentials for essential apps on the go.
Cardholders also receive a free 1 GB/15-day GigSky global mobile data package annually, plus a 20% discount on future GigSky purchases.

We have named this credit card the Best Credit Card with No Foreign Transaction Fees in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.

Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:

30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year

This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).

With the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, you earn 6 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà par IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! grocery stores. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.

Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:

Grocery stores
Restaurants
Entertainment centers

And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.

You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card also offers no foreign transaction fees, excellent insurance for your travel or purchases, concierge service, exclusive American Express benefits like the Front of the Line program.

Scotiabank^® Scene+™ Visa* Card

Looking for a Scene+ credit card with no annual fee? The Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card is ideal for students or those who don’t want to pay annual fees.

For a limited time, you can earn up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points within your first 3 months (2,500 points after $250 and an additional 2,500 points after $1,000 in spending). Enough to get you about $50 towards a trip or your grocery purchases.

With the Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card, you earn 2 points for every dollar spent at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, participating Co-ops, FreshCo and more.

You also earn 2 points for every dollar spent at Home Hardware and at Cineplex.

And you get 1 point Scene+ on all your other purchases.

It’s a great Visa credit card with no annual fee to get Scene+ points.

Scotiabank American Express^® Card

The Scotiabank American Express^® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee credit cards in Canada.

For a limited time, you can earn up to 10,000 Scene+ points in the first three months, a value of up to $100 in travel (including Airbnb):

2,500 Scene+ points after $250 spent in the first three months
7,500 Scene+ points after $1,000 spent in the first three months

With the Scotiabank American Express^® Card, you earn 3 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà by IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.

You also earn 2 points per dollar on:

Grocery stores
Restaurants
Entertainment
Gas stations
Local transportation
Streaming services

And 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.

These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb) or with Scene+ partners.

Interested in the Scene+ program? Check out these different Scene+ credit card offers:

To get the most out of your points, also consult our complete guide: Scene+ in 2026: the ultimate guide to maximizing your points every day.

Frequently asked questions about Scotiabank Scene+ credit card welcome offers

Here are some frequently asked questions in the Milesopedia community about these cards.

Which Scotiabank Scene+ card offers the highest welcome bonus right now?

Among Scotiabank’s Scene+ lineup, the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card leads the way with up to 100,000 Scene+ points (a value of about $1,000 in travel). Just behind it, the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card offers up to 60,000 points (about $600) and the Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card up to 50,000 points (about $500). The no-annual-fee Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card tops out at 5,000 points and the no-annual-fee Scotiabank American Express^® Card at 10,000 points. The Platinum American Express card has a $399 annual fee, so make sure the bonus offsets it based on your spending habits.

What is the value of a Scotiabank Scene+ point?

One Scene+ point is worth 1 cent for travel point redemptions via the Scene+ Travel portal, for statement credits on travel purchases, or for Scene+ partner rewards. The same point is worth slightly less (approximately 0.7 cents) when used as cash back at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, or Foodland grocery stores, and approximately 1.43 cents when used at participating Cineplex cinemas for movies and concessions. The statement credit option for travel remains the most flexible; you book any travel purchase on your Scotiabank card, then retroactively use your points within 12 months. For most cardholders, prioritizing travel-related point redemptions provides the best return.

Are any Scotiabank Scene+ cards free of foreign currency conversion fees?

Yes; the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card and the Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card both eliminate the usual 2.5% foreign currency conversion fees, which is rare in Canada. This benefit alone saves you $25 on every $1,000 spent abroad, amounting to several hundred dollars per year for frequent travelers and cross-border online shoppers (including on US sites that charge in US dollars). The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also adds 6 airport lounge accesses via Visa Airport Companion (DragonPass), making it one of the best travel combinations in Canada. The Platinum American Express Card goes further with 10 free lounge accesses each year.

Can I open multiple Scotiabank Scene+ cards and get each welcome bonus?

Yes, Scotiabank generally allows you to hold multiple Scene+ cards simultaneously and receive the welcome bonus for each, provided you have not received the bonus for that same product in the last 24 months. A common combination strategy among Milesopedia readers is to pair the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card for international travel (no conversion fees, lounge access) with the no-annual-fee Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card for everyday purchases in Canada. All Scene+ points are grouped into a single account; so you can quickly accumulate over 100,000 points for a free flight or hotel stay by earning two welcome bonuses back-to-back.

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.

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Frequently asked questions about Scotiabank Scene+ credit card welcome offers

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